The European Commission and Europa Nostra have unveiled the winners of the 2017 European Union Prize for Cultural Heritage / Europa Nostra Awards, which honor achievements in conservation, research, dedicated service, and education, training and awareness. Out of 202 applications from 39 countries, 29 winners have been selected.

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The European Commission and Europa Nostra have unveiled the winners of the 2017 European Union Prize for Cultural Heritage / Europa Nostra Awards, which honor achievements in conservation, research, dedicated service, and education, training and awareness. Out of 202 applications from 39 countries, 29 winners have been selected.The winners of the 2017 European Union Prize for Cultural Heritage / Europa Nostra Awards are:ConservationSt. Martin?s Chapel in Stari Brod; near Sisak, Croatia
St. Martin?s Chapel, with its vibrantly colored Baroque panels and ceiling, was one of the few structures of its kind to survive in this region of Croatia. The advanced state of deterioration was halted thanks to what the jury calls ?an excellent conservation? which was especially commendable in the way in which local craftspeople, the owners, and the community were encouraged to participate in the rehabilitation process. Baroque Complex and Gardens; Kuks, Hradec Králové region, Czech Republic

The Kuks hospital ? consisting of a residence, a spa, a hospital, a church, a ce...